President, Brown Manufacturing, Ozark, Ala.
Founded: 1944
Claim to Fame: Known for the maxim that quality is never negotiable, embodied by the Brown Tree Cutter that transformed the right-of-way market.
The 4th annual class of Shortline Legends Hall of Fame inductees has been announced by Farm Equipment. And is equally impressive as the 16 recipients inducted in the industry’s first three classes of Legends. We honored the the recipients of the 2026 Shortline Legends Hall of Fame award at the 2026 FEMA/EMDA Meeting in New Orleans.
In attendance was award recipient Ricky Brown with Brown Manufacturing.
Learn more about the 2026 Shortline Legends Hall of Fame class by clicking here.
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Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
